UN Security Council aims to discuss Myanmar military coup on Tuesday: Diplomats

Western leaders condemned Monday's seizure of power by the military and called for the release of those detained.

NEW YORK, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The United Nations Security Council aims to discuss Myanmar on Tuesday, diplomats said, after the country's military seized power on Monday in a coup against the democratically elected government of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, who was detained along with other political leaders in early morning raids.

Activists affiliated with Civil Society in Kathmandu, Nepal, hold placards during a protest against Myanmar's military. (REUTERS)